The Junior Science and Humanities Symposia (JSHS) Program is jointly sponsored by the United States Departments of the Army, Navy, and Air Force, in cooperation with leading research universities throughout the nation. The National Association of Secondary School Principals has placed JSHS on the NASSP Advisory List of Contests and Activities.

The primary aims of JSHS are:

To promote research and experimentation in the sciences, engineering, and mathematics at the high school level.

To recognize the significance of research in human affairs and the importance of humane and ethical principles in the application of research results.

To search out talented youth and their teachers, recognize their accomplishments at symposia, and encourage their continued interest and participation in the sciences, mathematics, and engineering.

To expand the horizons of research-oriented students by exposing them to opportunities in the academic, industrial, and governmental communities.

To increase the number of future adults capable of conducting research and development.

Students must be chosen to present at this competition. Both Estelle Crawford and Connor Pellerin were chosen to be competitive presenters. On Friday all competitive presenters are given a time slot and then the top 8 presenters go on to the final competition on Saturday. Estelle Crawford was chosen as a finalist.

Melissa Estremera

JSHS recognizes one teacher at each of the 48 regional competitions, honoring the individual teacher's contributions to advancing student participation in research. Our very own Melissa Estremera was awarded $500.00. ​